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FG57 WCV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 WCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,095 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 118,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked no white light showing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,632 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FG57 WCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG57 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG57 WCV registered?

FG57 WCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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